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Phoenix Women's Chorus helped me find a voice that I had lost many years ago. The sisterhood and music touch many lives. .I sang with the Choir for 10 years and served as a Board member as well as other positions. Thank you Phoenix Women's Chorus for celebrating community through music year after year.

I have been a singer, donor, board member and volunteer for six years for Azwit. This choir provides a place for women to be accepted and to find their voices. Azwit is very welcoming and accepting organization. Azwit puts on three premier concerts each year along with various community outreach events.

Hi, my name is Barb Morrissey and I am a major donor for Arizona Women in Tune, a 501c3 nonprofit all women's chorus in the central Phoenix valley. They are a premiere arts organization, and next year will be their 20th anniversary. What I appreciate about them is that they provide a voice for all women to express themselves, and they encourage diversity for all people.

I've been singing with the Phoenix Women's Chorus for almost 4 years. I so love the experience and the community of wonderful, supportive women. I have learned so much in this short period of time and am grateful for our Artistic Director, Livia Gho, for her support and encouragement. Livia puts her entire being into leading and educating us.

I've been a singing member of the Phoenix Women's Chorus for about 2 years now. I love it! Singing is so good for the soul. It's a great group of women with awesome direction. It's a commitment of time and energy, but what I get in return is SO worth it!

For 13 years this chorus has been an important part of my life, speaking out in song for gay/lesbian and woman-identified issues. The quality of the music is beautiful and professional. I am proud to be a donor, volunteer, singer and supporter of this organization. In addition to the music, the chorus provides moral support to many women as they face life crises.

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I have been a member of Arizona Women in Tune for the last nine years and am also a donor to the organization. This chorale is exceptional in its performance of a wide variety of music and is also an important voice for lesbian issues and diversity in our community. I have been pleased to participate as a singer, volunteer and audience participant. The organizaion is exceptionally well-run also, and has a well qualifed director and staff.

Well, my dear sister and sister-in-law are i. the Phoenix Women's Chorus and I have not had the privelege of hearing them in person, I wm on the east coast, Although I have listed to quite a few beautiful concerts on the computer and youtube! I have enjoyed them deeply! They are conducted very well, the harmony is amazing! I can also hear all the different sections, individually and blended when they harmonize! I can also hear the voices of my family members! i love the organ also! I have an AZWIT CD in my car from a few years ago, and when I need
to relax and feel uplifted I put it in, the first song is Cradle Me! I just love that and (I sing along)!

I have been singing with this choir off and on since 2005. The quality of the music keeps getting better and better. You would never know that this is a non-audition choir. The director, Lucik Aprahamian, is phenomenal. Along with creating beautiful music, these women are dedicated to increasing lesbian visibility and are always willing to help others.

Arizona Women In Tune is more than simply a choir. It is a wonderful group of women who support each other through life's uncertainty, while working toward greater lesbian visibility within the community. The repertoire is as diverse as the women that make up this incredible organization. Each concert brings something new and exciting. The dedication of the staff, board and volunteers is evident in everything that this organization has and will continue to accomplish. Anyone who has ever been a part of this organization or has the privilege of seeing AZWIT perform is part of a family that compares to nothing else. The community has been lucky to have AZWIT for the past 20 years and I hope that we can add another 20 years to our legacy.

I was visiting my Mom in Phoenix in June and had the opportunity to hear Arizona Women in Tune sing. Wow! I have performed with the Bel Canto Chorus of Milwaukee as well as the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus under the direction of Margaret Hawkins. In addition, I have sung professionally. It's hard to believe this is an all-volunteer and non-audition choir! They are a joy to hear and I can tell they work really hard to be so excellent! If I were to live in the Phoenix area, I would be honored to be accepted into this choir!

Arizona Women in Tune is an absolutely fantastic group. Watching them perform is just an amazing experience. In addition to their beautiful singing, they are beautiful people with big hearts who do wonderful things for the community.

Arizona Women in Tune is a fabulous group of women who have a true dedication to each other. It is an amazing group, of which I am proud to say I am a member. The choir made me feel right at home from the very first time I walked through the door! It is a true privilege to make music with this group of women, who truly care about giving back to the community through music!!!